new L. maculata barely alvive!!!!

[Scarab138]

I woke up this morning to find my new L. maculata lying on his back. I reached in and touched him, expecting him to take off, but he didn't. As I went to pull him out (I was sure he was dead) he did move slightly, so I placed him back on the floor of his tank. I don't think he is going to survive. The water was tested Sunday and was fine. The fish in with him are fine. This sucks! Do I leave him in the tank when I leave for work? Should I leave him and see if, maybe he will come around?

As I had said in my last thread, he wasn't eating very well, and he is not set up properly (although that would have changed tomorrow). I feel awful thinking that this spectacular critter is dying and I don't know if it is my fault.

HELP!!!!!!!!
Jay

 

[Scarab138]

It is official, he is dead.

I only had him for a week and a half.

Rest in peace beautiful beast.

 

[helipilot]

Ah man, that does suck. Don't give up! Maybe "live and learn".

 

[Scarab138]

Thanks for the sympathy. I have learnt a ton about these guys, and I will try again.

Jay

 

[Angel7989]

Don't let it get you down, this seems to be somewhat common where a seemingly healthy mantis just up and dies for no reason. It could have been cyanide poisoning, a bad molt or something else all together. from the information given it sound like it wasn't your fault, so as helipilot said dont give up and just take it as a learning experience

 

[Dub1173]

yeah, sorry to hear that. I dont know what I would do if that ever happened to Ted my peacock.